Sustainable Forest Operations (SFO): A new paradigm in a changing world and climate
The effective implementation of sustainable forest management depends largely on carrying
out forest operations in a sustainable manner. Climate change, as well as the increasing …
out forest operations in a sustainable manner. Climate change, as well as the increasing …
[PDF][PDF] Felling and skidding damage to residual trees following selection cutting in Caspian forests of Iran.
The felling and skidding damage to residual trees was investigated in a selectively cutting
operation in the Caspian forest of Iran. The logging operation was performed by chainsaw …
operation in the Caspian forest of Iran. The logging operation was performed by chainsaw …
Affective factors on residual tree damage during selection cutting and cable-skidder logging in the Caspian forests, Northern Iran
Although selection cutting has many advantages, its potential for damage to residual trees is
a major challenge of forest management. The present study evaluated damage to residual …
a major challenge of forest management. The present study evaluated damage to residual …
Soil impacts and residual stand damage from thinning operations
Thinning has a crucial role in retaining the future value of stands; hence, excessive soil
disturbance and damage to residual trees can diminish thinning advantages. The research …
disturbance and damage to residual trees can diminish thinning advantages. The research …
Detailed analysis of residual stand damage due to winching on steep terrains
Damage to the remaining stand on steep terrain can be quite severe and is usually difficult
to control during winching. Timber skidding, especially by agricultural tractor, is a common …
to control during winching. Timber skidding, especially by agricultural tractor, is a common …
Healing rate of logging wounds on broadleaf trees in Hyrcanian forest with some technological implications
The wound healing rate (WHR) was investigated in 234 wounded trees in Iranian forests
and was found to range from 6.4 to 24.0 mm· yr-1. Tree species, slope aspect, elevation …
and was found to range from 6.4 to 24.0 mm· yr-1. Tree species, slope aspect, elevation …
Could timber winching operations be cleaner? An evaluation of two options in terms of residual stand damage, soil disturbance and operational efficiency
Forests provide multiple services, products and values and finding ways to preserve their
multifunctionality is important. However, all of the currently used harvesting systems produce …
multifunctionality is important. However, all of the currently used harvesting systems produce …
Damages to soil and tree species by cable-skidding in Caspian forests of Iran
Aim of study: The main aims of this study were to determine of damage level to residual
stand and soil disturbance from mechanized selection logging. Area of study: Mixed beech …
stand and soil disturbance from mechanized selection logging. Area of study: Mixed beech …
Damages of skidder and oxen logging to residual trees in uneven-aged mixed forest
The negative influence of timber harvesting on the forest environment is reflected through
damage to the residual trees, regeneration, and forest soil. Considering that skidding, a …
damage to the residual trees, regeneration, and forest soil. Considering that skidding, a …
Effects of logging wounds on Caucasian Alder trees (Alnus subcordata CA Mey.) in Iranian Caspian forests
Sažetak Caucasian alder is a large tree and one of the commercial species in the Caspian
forests. We investigated the wound healing rate (WHR) and compared the diameter growth …
forests. We investigated the wound healing rate (WHR) and compared the diameter growth …